Best Beats Rhymes & Poetry Podcasts (2024)

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Psalm 23 (ESV) 1:15

6M ago1:15

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Psalm 23 (ESV) The Lord Is My Shepherd A Psalm of David. 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. 3 He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for y…

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Season Finale: New Year's Eve Message and 2024 Prayer 4:56

6M ago4:56

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Season Finale: New Year's Eve message and 2024 Prayer Please keep in touch if you'd like to be updated about future episodes. Check out the links below or send me and email: (purepoet@proton.me.) Grazie! Grace and Peace. Poems are green and Poetry is mean. -Poetry Beast Please accept my endless gratitude, I'm tickled pink, You're a gift! Thank you …

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Sonnet 18: Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? - William Shakespeare 1:13

6M ago1:13

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Sonnet 18: Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? By William Shakespeare Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate: Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May, And summer’s lease hath all too short a date; Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines, And often is his gold complexion dimm'd; And every fair from…

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Still I Rise - Maya Angelou 2:15

6M ago2:15

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Still I Rise, By Maya Angelou You may write me down in history With your bitter, twisted lies, You may trod me in the very dirt But still, like dust, I'll rise. Does my sassiness upset you? Why are you beset with gloom? ’Cause I walk like I've got oil wells Pumping in my living room. Just like moons and like suns, With the certainty of tides, Just …

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Christmas Series #3 Baby Jesus, Child Of Love - Marcia A. Newton 1:23

7M ago1:23

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Baby Jesus, Child Of Love, By Marcia A. Newton Baby Jesus, child of love, born of Mary, child of God, born this night to bring us light, God with us, Emmanuel. Bells ring out, a child is born. Angels sing out, "Christ the Lord!" All on Earth rejoice His birth, a Child of love, the Promised One. Hope was born this silent night, dark no more, eternal…

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Christmas Series #2 Matthew 2:1-12 The Magi Visit the Messiah (NIV) 2:04

7M ago2:04

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The Magi Visit the Messiah Matthew 2:1-12 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, “Where is the one who has been born King of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship Him.” 3 When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem wi…

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Christmas Series #1 Luke 2:1-20 - The Birth of Jesus Christ, The Shepherds and the Angels (ESV) 2:51

7M ago2:51

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Luke 2 - The Birth of Jesus Christ, The Shepherds and the Angels 1 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 And all went to be registered, each to his own town. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazar…

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The Paradoxical Commandments - Kent M. Keith 1:37

7M ago1:37

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The Paradoxical Commandments, By Kent M. Keith People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered. Love them anyway. If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Do good anyway. If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies. Succeed anyway. The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyw…

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Black Friday Poem 2:41

7M ago2:41

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The day following Thanksgiving— commonly referred to as Black Friday— has become one of the busiest shopping days of the year in the United States. National chain stores traditionally offer limited money-saving specials on a wide variety of goods in an effort to lure shoppers into stores while offering similar deals online. (www.britannica.com) Poe…

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The Passionate Shepherd to His Love - Christopher Marlowe 1:48

7M ago1:48

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The Passionate Shepherd to His Love, By: Christopher Marlowe Come live with me and be my love, And we will all the pleasures prove That valleys, groves, hills, and fields, Woods, or steepy mountain yields. And we will sit upon the rocks, Seeing the shepherds feed their flocks, By shallow rivers to whose falls Melodious birds sing madrigals. And I w…

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Thanksgiving Day - Thomas Frederick Young 1:33

7M ago1:33

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Thanksgiving Day, By Thomas Frederick Young God of the harvest, once again Our joyful tones we raise, For all Thy goodness, day by day, We give Thee thankful praise. With blessings rich, from fertile field, And gifts from fruitful tree, We wish, this day, our thanks to yield With earnest hearts, to Thee. We plough'd the ground, we sow'd the seed, B…

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Good Timber - Douglas Malloch 1:39

7M ago1:39

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Good Timber, By Douglas Malloch The tree that never had to fight For sun and sky and air and light, But stood out in the open plain And always got its share of rain, Never became a forest king But lived and died a scrubby thing. The man who never had to toil To gain and farm his patch of soil, Who never had to win his share Of sun and sky and light…

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Prose and Cons Talk: Spank Your Kids 10:58

8M ago10:58

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For years, people have debated whether punishing children works, whether it corrects their behaviors without having any negative long-term consequences. Spanking is one such form of discipline. Does spanking children work? (www.psychologytoday.com) Poems are green and Poetry is mean. -Poetry Beast Please accept my endless gratitude, I'm tickled pin…

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Thanksgiving - Ella Wheeler Wilcox 2:21

8M ago2:21

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Thanksgiving, By, Ella Wheeler Wilcox We walk on starry fields of white And do not see the daisies; For blessings common in our sight We rarely offer praises. We sigh for some supreme delight To crown our lives with splendor, And quite ignore our daily store Of pleasures sweet and tender. Our cares are bold and push their way Upon our thought and f…

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To Be In Love - Gwendolyn Brooks 1:28

8M ago1:28

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To Be In Love, By Gwendolyn Brooks To be in love Is to touch with a lighter hand. In yourself you stretch, you are well. You look at things Through his eyes. A cardinal is red. A sky is blue. Suddenly you know he knows too. He is not there but You know you are tasting together The winter, or a light spring weather. His hand to take your hand is ove…

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The Full Serenity Prayer - Reinhold Niebuhr 0:59

8M ago0:59

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The Serenity Prayer, By Reinhold Niebuhr God, give us grace to accept with serenity the things that cannot be changed, Courage to change the things which should be changed, and the Wisdom to distinguish the one from the other. Living one day at a time, Enjoying one moment at a time, Accepting hardship as a pathway to peace, Taking, as Jesus did, Th…

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Surviving - Amanda Gorman 1:16

8M ago1:16

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Surviving, By Amanda Gorman These words need not be red for our blood to run through them. When tragedy threatens to end us, we are flooded by what is felt; Our faces fluctuating, warped like an acre passing Seasons. Perhaps the years are plotted & planned Just like seeds in a fresh-plowed field. When we dream, we act only with instinct. We might n…

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Prose and Cons Talk: Hearts grown dull, lovers of the world. 8:47

8M ago8:47

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Isaiah 6:10 Make the heart of this people dull, and their ears heavy, and blind their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed.” Poems are green and Poetry is mean. -Poetry Beast Please accept my endless gratitude, I'm tickled pink, You're a gift! Thank you for your time…

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month Message 4:36

8M ago4:36

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Domestic violence takes place in our nation every minute of every day, occurring just about every 15 seconds. Most Americans don’t realize just how real domestic violence is and how many lives are affected by it. Most of these cases are left behind closed doors. That’s why the Domestic Violence Awareness Month was introduced to not only educate and…

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Revised Version of, Do not go gentle into that good night - Dylan Thomas 1:40

8M ago1:40

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Revised Version of, Do not go gentle into that good night. By: Dylan Thomas Please go gentle into that good night, Old age shouldn’t burn and rave at close of day; Don’t rage, why rage against the dying of the light? Wise men at their end look forward to that heavenly light, Their lives will no longer be filled with pain and strife, They will go ge…

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When the Year Grows Old - Edna St. Vincent Millay 1:18

8M ago1:18

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When the Year Grows Old, By Edna St. Vincent Millay I cannot but remember When the year grows old— October—November— How she disliked the cold! She used to watch the swallows Go down across the sky, And turn from the window With a little sharp sigh. And often when the brown leaves Were brittle on the ground, And the wind in the chimney Made a melan…

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Trees - Joyce Kilmer 1:00

9M ago1:00

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Trees, By Joyce Kilmer I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is prest Against the earth's sweet flowing breast; A tree that looks at God all day, And lifts her leafy arms to pray; A tree that may in summer wear A nest of robins in her hair; Upon whose bosom snow has lain; Who intimately lives with rain. P…

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Prose and Cons Talk: Halloween Exposed 11:03

9M ago11:03

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I walked down Melbourne Street to hear the bands play ghoulish melodies. Someone yelled, "I've witnessed a murder." I saw him lurking around the corner, and instantly noticed his sideburns. His cape was black and wrinkled and blood was on his T-Shirt. People ran to see the crime scene, but the man disappeared. They found body parts in a brazier. It…

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Prose and Cons Talk: A Plea to Steve Harvey 5:14

9M ago5:14

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Prose and Cons Talk: A Plea to Steve Harvey Emmy® Award-winning entertainer, radio personality, motivational speaker, New York Times best-selling author, businessman, and philanthropist. From a young age Steve Harvey knew that he wanted to be on TV. He held fast to his dream, against all odds for a stuttering African American boy in the 1960s. His …

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A Red, Red Rose - Robert Burns 1:06

9M ago1:06

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A Red, Red Rose, By Robert Burns O my Luve is like a red, red rose That’s newly sprung in June; O my Luve is like the melody That’s sweetly played in tune. So fair art thou, my bonnie lass, So deep in luve am I; And I will luve thee still, my dear, Till a’ the seas gang dry. Till a’ the seas gang dry, my dear, And the rocks melt wi’ the sun; I will…

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Scrub Daddy Poem 3:04

9M ago3:04

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The Original Scrub Daddy is made from a unique material called FlexTexture® made of a polymer which changes texture – firm in cold water and soft in warm water. Poems are green and Poetry is mean. -Poetry Beast Please accept my endless gratitude, I'm tickled pink, You're a gift! Thank you for your time and attention. It's a blessing you've stopped …

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See It Through - Edgar Albert Guest 1:19

9M ago1:19

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See It Through, By Edgar Albert Guest When you’re up against a trouble, Meet it squarely, face to face; Lift your chin and set your shoulders, Plant your feet and take a brace. When it’s vain to try to dodge it, Do the best that you can do; You may fail, but you may conquer, See it through! Black may be the clouds about you And your future may seem…

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The Road Not Taken - Robert Frost 1:15

9M ago1:15

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The Road Not Taken, By Robert Frost Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that t…

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Prose and Cons Talk: False Prophets, False Prophetess and Sarah Jakes Roberts 12:47

9M ago12:47

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A prayer cloth is just a piece of linen, Anointing oil won't heal you if you're not a Christian, A word from heaven could be from a demon, Those ministries don't deserve your tithes and offerings, Stop giving away your hard earned money! They're thieves and you're their ATM machines, Making a lucrative business off of False Prophecies. You gamble a…

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Where the Sidewalk Ends - Shel Silverstein 1:00

10M ago1:00

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Where the Sidewalk Ends, By Shel Silverstein There is a place where the sidewalk ends And before the street begins, And there the grass grows soft and white, And there the sun burns crimson bright, And there the moon-bird rests from his flight To cool in the peppermint wind. Let us leave this place where the smoke blows black And the dark street wi…

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Prose and Cons Talk: Power Lines and Electromagnetic Fields 4:21

10M ago4:21

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Very little is said about the subjects; it's under wraps like covid, yet the data isn't bogus. A reason why people live off the grid, or away from the community. What if there were a vaccine that defended us from energy? Since technology is determining our mortality. God will be the light in the heavenly city. Poems are green and Poetry is mean. -P…

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If - Rudyard Kipling 2:08

10M ago2:08

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If, By: Rudyard Kipling If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, don’t deal in lies, Or being hated, don’t give way to hating, And yet don’t look …

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Love After Love - Derek Walcott 1:05

10M ago1:05

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Love After Love, By Derek Walcott The time will come when, with elation, you will greet yourself arriving at your own door, in your own mirror, and each will smile at the other's welcome, And say, sit here. Eat. You will love again the stranger who was yourself. Give wine. Give bread. Give back your heart to itself, to the stranger who has loved yo…

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Beyonce and Seances 6:12

10M ago6:12

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Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is an American singer, songwriter, and businesswoman. She has been recognized for her influential artistry, vocal abilities and performances, and is considered a pop culture figure of the 21st century. (Wikipedia) Poems are green and Poetry is mean. -Poetry Beast Please accept my endless gratitude, I'm tickled pink, Y…

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The People Upstairs - Ogden Nash 0:52

10M ago0:52

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The People Upstairs, By: Ogden Nash The people upstairs all practise ballet Their living room is a bowling alley Their bedroom is full of conducted tours. Their radio is louder than yours, They celebrate week-ends all the week. When they take a shower, your ceilings leak. They try to get their parties to mix By supplying their guests with Pogo stic…

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Sonnet 130: My mistress’ eyes are nothing like the sun - William Shakespeare 1:06

10M ago1:06

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Sonnet 130: My mistress’ eyes are nothing like the sun By William Shakespeare (1564-1616) My mistress’ eyes are nothing like the sun; Coral is far more red than her lips’ red; If snow be white, why then her breasts are dun; If hairs be wires, black wires grow on her head. I have seen roses damasked, red and white, But no such roses see I in her che…

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Dear Nicki Minaj 5:22

10M ago5:22

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Singer, songwriter, television personality, and actress who was known for her flowing quick-spoken rap style and for her provocative lyrics. She complemented her music with a bold persona that included colourful wigs and risqué clothing. (britannica.com) Pink Friday 2 release date 11.17.23 #PinkFriday2 #nickiminaj #barbie Poems are green and Poetry…

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Fat Vegans 3:32

11M ago3:32

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Matthew 15:10-11, 17-19 Jesus called the crowd to Him and said, “Listen and understand. What goes into someone’s mouth does not defile them, but what comes out of their mouth, that is what defiles them.” “Don’t you see that whatever enters the mouth goes into the stomach and then out of the body? But the things that come out of a person’s mouth com…

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Touched By An Angel - Maya Angelou 1:00

11M ago1:00

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Touched By An Angel, By: Maya Angelou We, unaccustomed to courage exiles from delight live coiled in shells of loneliness until love leaves its high holy temple and comes into our sight to liberate us into life. Love arrives and in its train come ecstasies old memories of pleasure ancient histories of pain. Yet if we are bold, love strikes away the…

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A Letter to the Devil 3:49

11M ago3:49

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If you've ever encountered any adversity, you've probably experienced demonic activity. Signs of evil are anger, fear and anxiety. We wrestle against darkness, spiritual wickedness and principalities. May God destroy the enemy! Keep praying for victory. he's no match for the King of kings. One day Jesus, will set us free. Then we'll rejoice for ete…

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A Parody - Frederick Douglass 3:37

11M ago3:37

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A Parody, By: Frederick Douglass LYNN, Mass., April 28, 1845. "Come, saints and sinners, hear me tell How pious priests whip Jack and Nell, And women buy and children sell, And preach all sinners down to hell, And sing of heavenly union. "They'll bleat and baa, dona like goats, Gorge down black sheep, and strain at motes, Array their backs in fine …

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Sex in a Hotel 3:11

11M ago3:11

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It was after midnight, and I'm glad I was able to change my room. This one was bigger and better minus the smell of cigarette smoke. I assume they needed to shampoo the carpet. Yet, the view of the beach was nice from the balcony. But the rain came, then I had to leave. The continental breakfast was cheap, so I didn't eat. It was sort of a romantic…

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Makes me want to Holler 2:53

11M ago2:53

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Benefits of Screaming: Can relieve stress. Increases your strength. It's exhilarating. Releases emotions. Eases tension and makes you feel relaxed afterwards. Deep breathing helps relieve tension. Do five inhale and exhale breaths. Give it a try today! Matthew 18:3 and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will n…

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Super Freaks 5:13

12M ago5:13

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Rick James created the tune, highlighting his rendezvous, and most artists have walked in his shoes. Yet the phrase is hardly use, to describe the panjandrums. A phrase to describe deformities not fetishes. Can one perceive if they're enthralled by fallen spirits? Poems are green and Poetry is mean. -Poetry Beast Please accept my endless gratitude,…

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Sonnet 29: When, in disgrace with fortune and men’s eyes - William Shakespeare 1:12

12M ago1:12

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Sonnet 29: When, in disgrace with fortune and men’s eyes - William Shakespeare When, in disgrace with fortune and men’s eyes, I all alone beweep my outcast state, And trouble deaf heaven with my bootless cries, And look upon myself and curse my fate, Wishing me like to one more rich in hope, Featured like him, like him with friends possessed, Desir…

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Houston, we have a problem 3:30

12M ago3:30

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You are what you eat, You are what you hear and see, Filling yourself with junk isn't healthy. Don't be blinded by this toxic society. Take control of what goes into your body, Because you may not live to be ninety. Choose wisely, Or you'll die from being a dummy. This is a warning. Poems are green and Poetry is mean. -Poetry Beast Please accept my…

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Lose Weight Poem/Song 0:49

12M ago0:49

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Obesity currently affects four out of 10 Americans, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While weight and overall health aren’t always connected, obesity is often considered a cause of multiple comorbid and chronic medical conditions, including type 2 diabetes, some forms of cancer and heart disease. Four mil…

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Los Angeles Public Transportation 3:08

12M ago3:08

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Transportation in Greater Los Angeles is a complex multimodal transportation infrastructure, which serves as a regional, national and international hub for passenger and freight traffic. The transportation system of Greater Los Angeles includes the United States' largest port complex, seven commuter rail lines, and Amtrak service. With many highway…

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On Aging - Maya Angelou 1:01

12M ago1:01

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On Aging, By: Maya Angelou When you see me sitting quietly, Like a sack left on the shelf, Don’t think I need your chattering. I’m listening to myself. Hold! Stop! Don’t pity me! Hold! Stop your sympathy! Understanding if you got it, Otherwise I’ll do without it! When my bones are stiff and aching, And my feet won’t climb the stair, I will only ask…

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Don't Quit - M. Tarun Prasad 1:04

1y ago1:04

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Don't Quit, By: M. Tarun Prasad When times are hard, you might stop for a bit, But it's not over until the moment you quit. On a river's bridge, failures are the planks; Take one step at a time until you reach its banks. Don't give up on your dreams; chase them instead; You will find, one morning, as you wake up from bed, That you are the person ab…

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